Plaster Impression of Cylinder Seal

1900.53.0064B

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Artifact Identification Plaster Impression of Cylinder Seal   (1900.53.0064B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
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  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Edith Porada
Geographic Location
Period Babylonian
Date 1900–1600 BCE
Culture Neo-Babylonian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 5.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
Weight 9 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift(?) of Edith Porada
Reproduction Yes, Made in conjunctions with Porada's research at the UI ca. 1950.

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